Graduating nurses received their pins at the Summer 2026 Lake Land College Practical Nursing pinning ceremony.
During the ceremony, several students received awards in recognition of their outstanding performance and professionalism throughout their time in the Practical Nursing Program.
The Practical Nursing Peer Awards were presented to Brooklyn Roe, Sullivan, and Colton Moore, Mattoon, for their excellence in helping others and demonstrating professionalism in both classroom and clinical settings.
The Clinical Excellence Award was presented to Kaden Koeberlein, Effingham, for displaying professionalism, confidence and clinical excellence in the Practical Nursing Program.
The Marilyn Fuqua Thompson Nursing Award was presented to Jasmine Gast, Charleston. Voted on by faculty, this award is presented to a graduating student who is considered to be the all-around best student in the class. The recipient of this award must demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, compassion and dedication while possessing the technical skills, knowledge base and composure to navigate the most difficult situations.
James Watkins, Edgewood, and Samantha Thompson, Mattoon, received the Student Liaison Award for serving as positive representatives of the Practical Nursing Program.
Practical nursing graduates
The following students received pins at the ceremony:
Kiersten Ashbaugh, Stewardson
Emma Baker, Teutopolis
Makayla Beech, Mattoon
Kloe Bicknell, Paris
Aliyah England, Mattoon
Jazmine Fleming, Beecher City
Jasmine Gast, Charleston
Alexandria Gerberding, Paris
Bri Hammond, Martinsville
Sayde Hogg, Highland
Dexter Ignalan, Mattoon
Megan Inskeep, Casey
Kaden Koeberlein, Effingham
Shelbie Long, Charleston
Elesa Mays, Paris
Ella Monroe, Neoga
Colton Moore, Mattoon
Jennifer Pieper, Stewardson
Taylor Pierce, Shelbyville
Shelby Riggs, Gays
Tiffany Roderick, Neoga
Brooklyn Roe, Sullivan
Lauren Romero, Effingham
Candence Sandiford, Shelbyville
Emma Scott, Paris
Misty Sherrell, Paris
Raylyn Sowers, Charleston
Emily Stice, Watson
Katherine Stine, Charleston
Angela Stokes, Ramsey
Natalee Swafford, Teutopolis
Samantha Thompson, Mattoon
Morgan Turner, Effingham
James Watkins, Edgewood
Karly R. Weber, Mattoon
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